10 Cancer Spirit Animals (Definitive Answer)

Cancer is an emotional, creative, and loving sign, so any animal representing Cancer must have these traits.

So, which members of the animal kingdom possess the same qualities of sweet and gentle Cancer?

Once you have a better understanding of this zodiac sign’s typical characteristics and behaviors, you will be able to recognize the Cancer man animals and Cancer woman animals.

Pangolin

Cancer is a very sensitive star sign, and Cancers make devoted friends and lovers. They wear their hearts on their sleeves and tend to give more than they take in relationships.

Others tend to take advantage of the kind and generous nature of Cancers, so they have to learn to guard their hearts and protect themselves.

This zodiac sign’s compatibility with a partner depends on their significant other’s ability to break down the emotional walls they have learned to build up over time.

The pangolin is an unusual-looking animal that resembles a cross between an armadillo and a reptile.

Like a reptile, the pangolin is covered in scales, yet it is a mammal. And like the armadillo, it rolls up into a ball when threatened.

The self-protective and defensive nature of the pangolin earns this creature a place on the spirit animal list for the zodiac sign Cancer.

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Cuttlefish

The twelve zodiac signs are divided evenly among the four natural elements. This means that there are three of each of the earth, fire, air, and water signs.

The elements tell us a great deal about each zodiac sign’s personality and can help us determine the sign’s spirit animal.

Cancer is one of the three water signs, so it makes sense that a Cancer’s spirit animal is an aquatic creature.

The cuttlefish is the ocean’s master of disguise. They sneak up from behind to ambush their prey.

They are very smart and adaptable, blending in with their surroundings to lie in wait for smaller creatures to pass by so they can attack them.

Cancer is a very mysterious and mercurial sign, so the camouflaging abilities of the cuttlefish make this ocean-dwelling creature the perfect symbol for the Cancer star sign.

Otter

Cancer is one of the most loving and romantic of all the zodiac signs, meaning that relationships are extremely important to Cancers.

The otter is a sweet, playful creature that holds hands with its mate while sleeping to prevent the couple from floating away from each other in the night.

Cancers are similarly cuddly and devoted, and Cancers would do anything to stick with their partners. They are devoted and affectionate lovers, just like the otter.

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Mole

Every star sign rules a particular house of the zodiac that reveals the strengths and values of that sign. Cancer rules the fourth house, which is the house of the home, roots, foundations, and family.

Cancer’s ruling house tells us that Cancers value their homes, and they put a great deal of time and effort into making them comfortable and pleasant sanctuaries.

Cancer is a very sensitive zodiac sign, and their surroundings are important to them because their environment affects their mood.

Moles are small mammals that spend their lives tunneling into the ground building elaborate tunnel systems to call home. Like Cancers, they take pride in their dwellings and need a cozy place to reside.

Since they spend so much time in the dark, their other physical senses are heightened, mimicking the intuitive “sixth sense” of Cancers.

Their snug homes in the ground and their enhanced senses make the mole a perfect spiritual match for Cancer.

Elephant

The elephant earns a place on the list of Cancer spirit animals due to their wide range of emotions and exuberant emotional expressions.

Scientists have observed elephants displaying feelings like joy, love, anger, and grief. Their research has shown that these magnificent, complex creatures are capable of complex thought and profound feeling.

Elephants have been known to mourn the loss of their mates or children, and they experience compassion when another member of their kind is injured or in emotional pain.

Like the massive elephant, Cancers are highly sensitive and emotional. They experience their feelings profoundly and can pick up on other people’s moods easily.

Cancers care about other people’s feelings and work hard to avoid upsetting others. They are people-pleasers who can intuitively read how others are feeling.

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Bear

Bears are extremely protective of their young. Black bears in particular are mostly gentle giants, but their ferocious side comes out when their cubs are threatened.

The bear spirit animal is the perfect match for the star sign Cancer because this zodiac sign is highly protective of their children.

Although all bears are equipped with large, intimidating bodies, sharp claws, and pointed teeth, not all bears are dangerous to humans and other mammals.

Most bears are omnivores that feed on a mix of plants, insects, and some small prey. They don’t attack humans or large mammals unless provoked.

The bear is the Cancer woman’s animal because while she is sweet and kind-hearted most of the time, her claws will come out if you do something to hurt her children.

Penguin

The penguin is the Cancer man’s animal because of the adorable and unique way that these flightless birds choose a mate.

Just as a human male will often present a sparkly diamond engagement ring to his loved one, a male penguin will search for a pebble to offer his potential mate.

Not just any old rock will do – the male penguin seeks the smoothest, most perfectly formed stone to give to his companion.

When he finds the ideal stone, he gives it to her as a gesture of his loyalty and devotion. If she accepts, the penguins become a monogamous pair, often mating for life.

Like the penguin, Cancers are loving and generous with their partners. Once they find their true love, they are faithful and stay with them for life.

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Woodpecker

As the ruler of the zodiac’s fourth house, which is the house of home and family, Cancers are focused on building safe and loving homes and raising their children.

These priorities are exemplified by the woodpecker, making this winged creature the ideal Cancer spirit animal.

Woodpeckers are cavity nesters, which means they build their nests by removing wood from trees to create a hole.

Both the male and female woodpeckers of a mated pair work together to build the nest, which can take up to a month to complete.

Sometimes, a mated pair of woodpeckers will create two separate nests; one nest for breeding and for roosting.

Male and female woodpeckers also work together to incubate the eggs, taking shifts from thirty minutes to an hour sitting on the eggs. Incubation lasts from ten to fourteen days before the eggs hatch.

Once the baby birds are big and strong enough to leave the nest, they often return to spend time with their parents.

The teamwork of the mated pair of woodpeckers exemplifies the way that Cancers support their romantic partners in every endeavor.

Cancers also make great parents, so like the woodpecker, it makes sense that their children often return home to spend as much time as they can with their Cancer mothers and fathers.

Spider

Thanks to the spider’s creative talents and ability to lay hundreds of eggs at a time, it is known as “the Mother” spirit animal. Similarly, Cancer is known as “the Mother” of the zodiac.

The spider builds an intricate, perfectly designed web where it lives, traps prey, and lays eggs. Since Cancer is the zodiac sign associated with the home, it makes sense that the spider is this sign’s spiritual match.

Cancers also make great parents who care deeply about their children, further exemplifying why the spider is this zodiac sign’s perfect symbol.

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Crab

Every zodiac has a special symbol, usually an animal, that encapsulates the distinctive characteristics of that sign. The zodiac symbols are clear examples of spirit animals for the signs.

The animal symbol for Cancer is the crab, and this ocean-dwelling creature is the best spiritual match for this star sign. The crab is an ocean-dwelling creature, which reflects Cancer’s water element.

The crab carries a hard, protective shell on its back that defends it from predators and doubles as its home.

Cancers are all about home and family, so if Cancer people could bring their houses with them everywhere they go, they would. The hard shell of the crab also represents the protective and defensive nature of Cancers.

Cancer is a notoriously sensitive and moody star sign. When provoked, Cancers lash out at the people closest to them, and they can be quite vengeful.

Crabs have pincers that they use to capture their prey and ward off predators, mimicking the defensive and sometimes irritable nature of Cancers.

Their obsession with their homes and the tough exterior they carry to protect their soft insides make crabs the best spirit animal for the Cancer zodiac sign.